Press Release From Donald Jones, Franklin County Sheriff

On 7/1/17 an investigation of a suspicious vehicle at State Route 148 and Yellowbanks Road resulted in the arrest of Danielle N. Phillips, 18, of Benton for illegal consumption of alcohol.  es

On 7/2/17 at 9:12 a.m. a traffic stop at Rend Lake Dam, resulted in he arrest of David Rector, 32, of McLeansboro for driving on a suspended license.

7/1/17 at 8:00 pm, Deputies arrested Rachel Buretta, 34 of Bluford for obstructing a peace officer. This incident occurred during the festivities at Rend Lake prior to the fireworks.

7-2-17 at 12:39 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on ll. Rt. 37 at Marcum Branch Road. A 2001 Oldsmobile Alero driven by Devin P. Williams Age 22 of Benton was stopped in traffic on Rt. 37 attempting to turn left onto Marcum Branch Road. A north bound 1996 GMC Sierra failed to stop and rear ended the Oldsmobile. There were no injuries, but the driver of the GMC, Brittany N. Studebaker Age 17 of Benton was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

7-2-17 at 3:24 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on the

Elkville Blacktop at intersection with Knighthawk Road. A 2006 Honda Shadow Motorcycle driven by Gloria L. Mcklin Age 67 of Mulkeytown was attempting to turn right while a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, driven by Sarah E. Scott-Spytek Age 37 of Royalton was attempting a left turn in the same intersection. The investigation determined that the motorcycle was traveling too fast to successfully negotiate the turn. The motorcycle rider received major injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott’s EMS. The driver was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

7-3-17 at 2:07 pm a traffic stop on ll. Rt. 14 and Camp Hope Road resulted in the arrest of Ronald D. Mueller Jr. Age 44 of Coello for felony driving under the influence, driving while license revoked, illegal transportation of alcohol and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

7-3-17 at 9:49 pm Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on ll. Rt. 34 east of Akin Blacktop. A 1998 Mercury Mountainer driven by Jason M. Clark Age 35 of Creal Springs was west bound at a high rate of speed, left the roadway and overturned in a ditch. The driver received minor injuries and refused medical treatment. He was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and for driving while license suspended.

7-3-17 Deputies arrested Hunter J. Ash Age 21 of Ewing for a violation of the

Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act. Ash posted bond $3,500.00 on 7-6-17.

7-4-17 at 2:18 pm Deputies responded to a reported suspicions person on Green Meadow Road in rural Thompsonville. The incident resulted in the arrest of

Delores Louise Beyreis Age 58 of Thompsonville for obstructing a police officer.

7-6-17 at 2:52 pm Deputies responded to a report of a very young child walking unattended in rural Thompsonville. The child was located unharmed and the investigation of the incident resulted on the arrest of Melissa A. Motter Age 46 of Benton for endangered the life of health of a child.

7-6-17 at 4:00 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural Benton that resulted in the arrest of Candace V. Perez Age 31 of Benton for domestic battery.

7-7-17 at 3:16 am Deputies investigated an order of protection violation at South Sandusky Beach Rend Lake. This resulted in the arrest of James R. Parish Age 53 of Harrisburg for unlawful violation of an order of protection.

WARRANTS

6-25-17 Dustin L. Motsinger Age 31 of Mulkeytown. Failure to appear on domestic battery.

6-25-17 Nicole J, Lydiksen Age 29 of Marion. Failure to appear on domestic battery.

6-26-17 Daniel L. Hayes Age 40 of Johnston City. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

6-26-17 Danica L. Carner Age 23 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

6-30-17 April N. Miller Age 36 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for D.U.I.

6-30-17 Jeremy R. Thiele Age 27 of Marion. Failure to appear for theft.

6-30-17 Jeresa A. Wilkens Age 37 of Thompsonville. Possession of a controlled substance.

7-1-17 Robert C. Yocum Age 47 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for felony D.U.I.

7-2-17 James B. Miller Age 50 of Murphysboro. Failure to appear for D.U.I.

7-5-17 Matthew A. Grimes Age 32 of Royalton. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

7-5-17 Chase A. Morgan Age 28 of Johnston City. Methamphetamine Manufacturing.

The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff Don Jones

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, REND LAKE PROJECT OFFICE

BENTON, IL – Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Saturday, July 8^th, as they host everyone’s favorite reptile expert, Serengeti Steve, for the Reptile Experience at the Rend Lake Visitor Center. This program will amaze you with up close and personal encounters with some of the most exotic live reptiles the world has to offer.  Serengeti Steve also has a unique way of involving audience members into the program as they meet scorpions, crocodiles, snakes, lizards, and more!

“The Reptile Experience” will present three separate programs on Saturday July 8^th .  The same program will be at 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. at the Rend Lake Visitor Center. As always Environmental Science Series programs are free, open to the public, and appropriate for all ages.

On Saturday July 15^th, the Rend Lake Environmental Science Series will continue with “Campout with Camo the Clown.” This program will be presented at the Rend Lake Visitor Center from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join this local conservation clown as he educates and entertains with the audience with colorful stories, props, skits, and live animals!

For more information about the Rend Lake Environmental Science Series please contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rend Lake Project Office at 618-724-2493 or “like” the Visitor Center Facebook page at facebook.com/rendlakeusace.

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BENTON, IL (Rick Hayes, Benton Evening News.  Please Click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

Franklin County State’s Attorney Evan Owens has corresponded with the office of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, requesting payment be made to employees of the Second Judicial Circuit probation and detention programs.

In a letter dated June 29, Owens says he knows Madigan will be petitioning the Cook County court for an order to allow Comptroller Susana Mendoza to continue to pay state employees’ salaries without appropriation from the General Assembly.

“Franklin County can not borrow any more money and it appears that we have run out of time and options. I suggest the Director notify his employees that there is no money to pay for their work unless the Comptroller is ordered to pay them in the same manner as other State employees,” Owens continued in his letter to Debra Barnes.